On Sunday, February 19, CLC participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count at Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond. We saw 20 different species and a total of 85 birds! Of particular interest to participants was the Northern Shrike, which is known for its hunting methods. They often impale prey, sometimes while prey is still alive, on thorns, spines, or barbed wire. Sometimes they eat the prey right away; sometimes, they leave it for later.
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Five young essayists from Columbia County have won CLC’s essay contest. Jenelle Wallace and David Frank won the 12th grade competition and each are receiving a $400 prize. Esra Yener, Jack McEachern, and Megan Malanowski took the top three spots in the 7th and 8th grade competition and each will be awarded a handheld GPS device.
Essayists wrote about a wide range of topics and experiences. Many of them expressed fear of growing up in a world where the natural environment is becoming increasingly scarce.
It’s not just the pretty things I see that make me long to have a better connection with the Earth. It’s the thought that someday I might not be able to.
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